17892513. BATTERY PACK FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)

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BATTERY PACK FOR VEHICLE

Organization Name

KIA CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Kyung Mo Kim of Hwaseong (KR)

BATTERY PACK FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17892513 titled 'BATTERY PACK FOR VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a battery pack for a vehicle that includes a battery unit with overlapped battery cells. The battery pack also includes unit busbars that are coupled to electrodes at opposite ends of the battery cells and extended upward from the battery unit. Unit busbar support bodies are located at opposite ends of the battery unit and support the unit busbars and the battery cells. A lower tray is provided to support the battery units, and a pressing plate is placed between the side walls of the lower tray and the battery units to press them in an overlapped direction. A top cover is forcibly coupled to the overlapped battery units in a downward direction to cover the upper portions of the battery units and supply pressure for the pressing plate to press the battery units.

  • Battery pack for a vehicle with overlapped battery cells
  • Unit busbars coupled to electrodes and extended upward from the battery unit
  • Unit busbar support bodies at opposite ends of the battery unit
  • Lower tray to support the battery units
  • Pressing plate to press the battery units in an overlapped direction
  • Top cover to cover the upper portions of the battery units and supply pressure for the pressing plate

Potential Applications

  • Electric vehicles
  • Hybrid vehicles
  • Energy storage systems

Problems Solved

  • Provides a compact and efficient battery pack design
  • Ensures proper connection and support of battery cells
  • Allows for easy assembly and disassembly of the battery pack

Benefits

  • Increased energy density and capacity
  • Improved safety and stability
  • Simplified manufacturing and maintenance processes


Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed is a battery pack for a vehicle. The battery pack includes a battery unit with overlapped battery cells; unit busbars respectively coupled to electrodes at opposite ends of the battery cells and extended upward from the battery unit; unit busbar support bodies located at opposite ends of the battery unit and supporting the unit busbars and the battery cells; a lower tray on which overlapped battery units are loaded and supporting lower surfaces and side surfaces of the battery units; a pressing plate disposed between each of side walls of the lower tray and the battery units and configured to press the battery units in an overlapped direction of the battery units; and a top cover forcibly coupled to the overlapped battery units in a downward direction to cover upper portions of the battery units and configured to supply pressure for the pressing plate to press the battery units.